Mrs. Dana Harris
4005 Ebbtide Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-8159
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: March 1, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-800 Administration
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed requirements of the written parent agreement - Standard 70.A.18
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on 03/01/2024 (10:03 am) and completed on 03/01/2024 (11:55 am) in response to a complaint regarding termination procedures for the FDH.
Based on the information gathered this complaint is found to be valid. A violation was found in the administrative area of the FDH regulations. This violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the FDH and was reviewed with the provider at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-30-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure compliance with the home's policies that have been disclosed to the parents as required by 8VAC20-800-70.
Evidence:
1. The provider failed to ensure compliance with written termination policies as demonstrated by the following:
a. The written termination policy for the FDH, which is outlined in the parent agreement, states that a two-week notice will be given if the child's enrollment is terminated by the provider.
b. Written documentation indicated that child 1 was terminated from care on 01/31/2024 and that the termination was immediate.
c. The provider verified that child 1 had been terminated from care without the two-week noticed outlined in the parent agreement for the FDH.Plan of Correction: Provider has stated that the written policy for the FDH will be revised to include information noting that if a child has persistent or unforeseen behavior challenges the normal two-week termination policy may be suspended to include immediate dismissal.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
